THE LUDGROVIAN SUMMER 2025
‘Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might’ Ecclesiastes IX v.10
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Summer Term Highlights IVs’ Plays ‘Out of This World’ lessons Don’t Stop Us Now... The IIs’ French Challenge Making the Most of Every Minute OL News & Limited Edition Cricket Print
Welcome from the Headmaster ‘Go and explore’… is written in the Leavers’ atlases as the Top Year boys head on to pastures new. This phrase also underpins Ludgrove life as we encourage boys to give it their best and have a go. We finish the academic year in good heart and, once again, our boys have done themselves, their parents and us proud. We continue to be unashamedly ambitious for our boys and are delighted by the stellar set of results our Top Year were awarded by their future schools which are: 18 to Eton, three to Harrow, two each to Marlborough and Wellington, 10 to Radley, one to Rugby as well as Tonbridge, Highlands in Spain and St George’s, Switzerland. Amongst them, we celebrated: Academic Scholarships to Eton (King’s Scholarship), Harrow and Radley; Art Scholarships to Harrow and Marlborough; and a Drama Scholarship and Exhibition to Radley – they are a talented bunch and huge congratulations to one and all. Likewise, well done to the VIs, IVs, IIIs and IIs who are following in their footsteps. Being a relatively small school means we are able to get to know our boys as individuals, the ‘spotlight’ shines on every chap, and we strive to ensure boys are
SUMMER 2025
happy, keen to learn and have a sense of responsibility to themselves as well as to those around them. “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things” (Philippians 4:8).
It has been an interesting year for the independent education sector and we feel fortunate not only to have a full school but also a tremendous team of staff and wonderfully supportive parents. I hope this edition of The Ludgrovian gives you a flavour of our thriving community built on happiness and a sense of purpose. We are proud of all we have achieved this year and look forward with a spring in our step as we aim to nurture the character, confidence and creativity of every child. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who makes Ludgrove such a special place to live and work. I wish one and all a happy Summer. Simon Barber, Headmaster
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